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H.R. 1421 (103rd)

Assault Weapon Act of 1993

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 March 1993

Last action

5 May 1994 · Committee

Status

See H.R.4296.

Sponsors

Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Reynolds, Mel [D-IL-2], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14]

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Summary

Assault Weapon Act of 1993 - Prohibits the importation or manufacture of: (1) a firearm having features designed to facilitate the attachment of a silencer, bayonet, grenade launcher, flash suppressor, or folding stock; (2) such features; (3) a shotgun with a fixed magazine which is capable of holding seven or more rounds of ammunition; or (4) a detachable magazine, feed strip, or similar device which has a capacity of, or can be readily converted to accept, ten or more rounds of ammunition or related parts. Provides for a fine, imprisonment, or both for violation of such prohibition. Provides for enhanced penalties for the possession or use of such a firearm weapon or related device in a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 March 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E722)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 March 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 August 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6362-6363)

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 5 May 1994

    Committee

    See H.R.4296.

    Source: Committee

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